The MultibandCompressor effect is a three‑band compressor with controls for each band. Use this effect instead of the compressor in Dynamics when you need a softer sounding compressor.

Use the graphical controls in the Custom Setup view, or adjust values in the Individual Parameters view. The Custom Setup view displays the three bands (low, mid, high) in the Frequency window. You control the gain for each band by adjusting handles for makeup gain and frequency range. The handles of the center band determine the crossover frequency of the bands. Drag the handles to adjust the corresponding frequency. This effect is available for 5.1, stereo, or mono clips.

Solo

Plays the active band only.

MakeUp

Adjusts the levels, in decibels.

BandSelect

Selects a band. In the graphical control, click a band to select it.

Crossover Frequency

Increases the range of frequencies for the selected band.

Output

Specifies the output gain adjustment to compensate for the reduction or increase in gain caused by compression. This helps to preserve the mix of the individual gain settings.

Use the following controls for each band:

Threshold 1‑3

Specifies the level (between –60 and 0 dB) the incoming signal must exceed to invoke compression.

Ratio 1‑3

Specifies the rate of compression, up to 8:1.

Attack 1‑3

Specifies the time (between 0.1 and 100 milliseconds) the compressor takes to respond to a signal that exceeds the threshold.

Release 1‑3

Specifies the time required for the gain to return to the original level when the signal falls below the threshold.

MakeUp 1‑3

Adjusts the compressor’s output level (between –6 and +12 dB) to compensate for a loss in gain caused by compression.